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In this episode of the Coffee Break Podcast, Dr. Renee sits down with Dr. Vicki Good, Chief Clinical Officer of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), to talk about the six Healthy Work Environment (HWE) standards and how, even 20 years later, they’re still the gold standard for creating safe, respectful, and high-performing work cultures in healthcare.
Dr. Good shares insights on AACN’s national research and collaborative efforts to bring these standards to life in real-world settings. They also explore how these standards apply to all healthcare environments – not just critical care – and how they’ve evolved to address interprofessional collaboration, burnout, meaningful recognition, and more.
Whether you’re a nurse leader, bedside clinician, or someone passionate about improving work culture in healthcare, this episode will leave you inspired to take action. As Vicki says, “Healthy work environments are a way to be, not a thing to do.”
About Dr. Vicki Good
Dr. Vicki Good, DNP, RN, CENP, CPPS, FAAN, is a nationally recognized leader in patient safety and healthy work environments. She currently serves as Chief Clinical Officer at the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and is a past president of the AACN Board of Directors. With extensive experience in executive leadership, critical care, and academic roles, Vicki is a passionate advocate for transforming workplace culture to enhance both nurse and patient outcomes .
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